Tiger Trout in Indiana
tiger trout under the 2026-2027 Indiana guide.
- no statewide rowbag
- 3 lb.record
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What the DNR prints on tiger trout
Nothing in the statewide part of the Indiana guide names tiger trout. Rules printed for single lakes and streams can still cover it.
A 3 lb. fish from Lake Michigan (1978) holds the Indiana tiger trout mark.
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| Weight as printed | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lb. | Lake Michigan | Lake County | 1978 |
Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
Other Indiana fish in the tiger trout family
- Brook Troutno statewide row
- Brown Troutno statewide row
- Lake Troutno statewide row
- Rainbow Troutno statewide row
- Steelhead Troutno statewide row
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Tiger Trout, on camera
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What Hoosiers ask about tiger trout
What is the statewide tiger trout limit in Indiana?
No statewide row is printed for it; a water's own entry may still apply.
Does the DNR list a record tiger trout?
It weighed 3 lb.; Lake Michigan, 1978.
Which Indiana pages here mention tiger trout?
No Indiana lake page lists it at this point.
Where does the tiger trout rule change in Indiana?
Special water entries do not name it; posted rules on a water still apply.
Were tiger trout stocked in Indiana recently?
The dashboard leaves it out.
Which Indiana license covers tiger trout?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Fishing for trout or salmon also needs the $11 trout/salmon stamp.
Which family do tiger trout belong to in Indiana?
No scientific name was printed for it.
Which days are license-free for tiger trout?
The Indiana DNR set Free Fishing Days for May 10, June 6-7, and Sept. 26, 2026, for Indiana residents (no license or trout/salmon stamp needed; all other rules apply). Size and bag rules stay in force.
Pick an Indiana lake for tiger trout
Each water above has its ramps and special rules on its own page.